ME5 9LW is a sought-after residential area on Walderslade Road, 0.3km from Walderslade in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Walderslade ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME5, ME5 9LW offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £406k, up 57.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 9LW are sourced from Output Area E00081720 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME5 9LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME5 9LW.
348
43
£ 48,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME5 9LW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £406k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 57.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 9LW. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 425,000
3 sales · Mean £ 466,666
Flat
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Semi-Detached
£ 301,250
4 sales · Mean £ 359,875
Terraced
£ 265,000
2 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 9LW has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Walderslade Primary School
Oaklands School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Tunbury Primary School
Lordswood School
Greenacre Academy
Walderslade Girls' School
Maundene School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Sherlodge Garage0.7 km
- Local Mini Market0.8 km
- Robin Hood Service Station0.2 km
- Shop \& Save Liquor Mart0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golden Dragon0.1 km
- Taal Indian Kitchen0.7 km
- OK Kebab0.2 km
- Chan's Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oak0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- 363 Coffee Lounge0.1 km
- Bliss Tea Rooms0.1 km
- Taj Cuisine0.2 km
- Walderslade Village Cafe0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham4.5 km
- Rochester5.0 km
- Gillingham (Kent)5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Village Centre0.1 km
- Village Centre0.1 km
- Princes Avenue0.2 km
- Princes Avenue0.2 km
- Walderslade Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME59LW · Data under Open Government Licence